Kristen Rose
McLaurin
Objective
A position utilizing knowledge, skills and
abilities, also a position that will allow for
growth and development.
Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA Master of Social Work
Advanced Generalist
Virginia State University Petersburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
Ameri- Corps Education Award
Dean's List
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT
Work experience
2009-present City of New Haven Health Department
New Haven. CT
Nurturing Families Network Home Visitor
Provide weekly home visits to at-risk first time
parents using highly regarded curricula to improve
parenting skills. Administer developmental
screening to children and refer to the Birth 2
Three program as needed.
2008-2009 Hospital of Saint Raphael's
New Haven, CT
Nurturing Families Network Parenting Group
Coordinator
Facilitate Nurturing Parenting Groups using the
Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum to provide
education and information to parents and guardians
to increase parenting skills. Responsible for
training and supervising Nurturing Children's Group
Facilitator and recruiting, training, supporting
and supervising program volunteers.
2007-2009 Gilead Community Services/Iris Home
Cromwell, CT
DCF Senior Case Manager
Conduct client orientation. Collect intake data,
perform client needs assessment and make
recommendations to clinical team regarding
treatment needs. Schedule, conduct and document
psycho educational group sessions addressing client
personal issues and program performance. Maintain
client files and comply with Agency/ Program/ DCF
policies regarding confidential information and
mandated reporting requirements. Complete all
forms, progress reports, treatment plans and
closing summaries on all assigned clients.
Coordinate discharges with referral agency, in
collaboration with Program Manager. Served in a
leadership role.
2007-2008 Hill Health Center/Child and Family
Guidance Clinic
New Haven, CT
MSW Intern
Worked under the direction of a Senior Clinician.
Responsible for direct behavioral health services
delivered to adolescents. Direct services included
assessment, individual, group and/or family
therapy. Responsible for case related duties,
which included case management, insurance
authorization and disposition planning.
2005- 2007 Community Health Center/New Horizons
Domestic Violence Shelter Middletown, CT
Child Advocate/Community Educator
Responsible for child intake and assessment, child
orientation to the shelter, safety planning with
the mother and children, Individual counseling
and/or support, advocacy with outside systems,
support and activity groups. Responsible for
providing information about domestic violence in an
age specific manner through handouts, individual
and group activities and individual counseling
sessions. Facilitate domestic violence prevention
and healthy dating presentations to area schools.
Chair of Family Violence Work group.
CERTIFICATIONS
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Gilead Community
Services, 9/2008
Medication Administration, DCF, 3/2008
Certified Sexual Assault Counselor, Center for
Women, 11/2005
Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, New
Horizons, 11/2005
CPR Certified, American Red Cross, 2/2010
Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Connecticut
8/2003; State of Virginia 10/2003.
skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access;
team-oriented; excellent communication skills.
40 Dorman St. New Haven, CT 06511
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